Matchup edge · QB myth · RB C · WR C · TE myth
Starters out on defense: every call
Each missing regular defensive starter (CB for WRs, S/LB for TEs, DL/LB for RBs, DB for QBs) adds points to the opposing player.
2024 backtest
716–1049–204
40.6% vs 39.1% baseline
2025 backtest
681–991–185
40.7% vs 39.1% baseline
2026 live (from Week 5)
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first live calls this week
2026 weeks 1–4 (after the fact)
55–83–12
39.9% vs 39.4% baseline
2024–25 by position and by expected effect
| Position | W–L–P | Win % | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 349–510–87 | 40.6% | 38.2% |
| TE | 371–558–194 | 39.9% | 39.1% |
| QB | 198–194–19 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| WR | 479–778–89 | 38.1% | 36.3% |
| Expected effect (PPR) | W–L–P | Win % | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| flag | 716–1049–204 | 40.6% | 39.1% |
| 0.25–0.5 | 651–959–183 | 40.4% | 38.7% |
| 0.5–1 | 29–31–2 | 48.3% | 48.3% |
| 1+ | 1–1 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
Call log
| Week | Player | Call | Proj | Actual | Margin | Result | Source · made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 W14 | Anthony FirkserTE KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 0.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Eric SaubertTE SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 1.0 | 1.4 | +0.4 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Evan EngramTE JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 10.8 | 7.3 | −3.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Ross DwelleyTE ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 0.4 | 0.0 | −0.4 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Ian ThomasTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 1.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Foster MoreauTE NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 5.4 | 6.0 | +0.6 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Zach GentryTE LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Joseph FortsonTE KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 1.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Parker HesseTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 0.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Noah TogiaiTE PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 1.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Sean McKeonTE DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Juwan JohnsonTE NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 6.7 | 15.0 | +8.3 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Harrison BryantTE LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 2.4 | 0.0 | −2.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Colby ParkinsonTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 4.0 | 2.1 | −1.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Josiah DeguaraTE JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 0.5 | 0.0 | −0.5 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Albert OkwuegbunamTE PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 1.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Brycen HopkinsTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 0.8 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Charlie WoernerTE ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 0.9 | 2.1 | +1.2 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Stephen SullivanTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 2.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Shane ZylstraTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 0.4 | 0.0 | −0.4 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Noah GrayTE KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 5.5 | 6.6 | +1.1 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Josh PedersonTE JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 0.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Brock WrightTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 2.6 | 0.0 | −2.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Feleipe FranksTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 0.5 | 0.0 | −0.5 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Luke FarrellTE JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 1.5 | 0.0 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Kyle PittsTE ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIN) | 7.7 | 2.4 | −5.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Hunter LongTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 0.7 | 6.0 | +5.3 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Tommy TrembleTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 5.4 | 7.3 | +1.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Grant CalcaterraTE PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 6.7 | 10.6 | +3.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Jake TongesTE SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 0.1 | 0.0 | −0.1 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | James MitchellTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | John FitzPatrickTE GB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 0.6 | 0.0 | −0.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Cole FotheringhamTE LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 0.7 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Peyton HendershotTE KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Jake FergusonTE DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 7.7 | 6.2 | −1.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Henry PearsonTE GB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | E.J. JenkinsTE PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 0.6 | 0.0 | −0.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Luke SchoonmakerTE DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 4.0 | 4.2 | +0.2 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Brayden WillisTE SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 0.3 | 0.0 | −0.3 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Princeton FantTE DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 0.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Ben SimsTE GB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 0.9 | 1.2 | +0.3 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | John ShenkerTE LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 1.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Brenton StrangeTE JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 3.3 | 3.1 | −0.2 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Tucker KraftTE GB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 9.3 | 13.1 | +3.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Sam LaPortaTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 10.1 | 10.4 | +0.3 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Michael MayerTE LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 4.0 | 13.8 | +9.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Davis AllenTE LAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 2.0 | 0.0 | −2.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Luke MusgraveTE GB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 3.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Brock BowersTE LV | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 17.1 | 8.2 | −8.9 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Ja'Tavion SandersTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PHI) | 4.7 | 0.0 | −4.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Brevyn Spann-FordTE DAL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 2.0 | 0.0 | −2.0 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Dallin HolkerTE NO | Boost (Starters out on defense vs NYG) | 0.1 | 2.0 | +1.9 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W14 | Jared WileyTE KC | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 0.3 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Marcedes LewisTE CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 0.3 | 0.0 | −0.3 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Zach ErtzTE WAS | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 10.7 | 12.5 | +1.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Logan ThomasTE WAS | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 4.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jordan MatthewsTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | MyCole PruittTE PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 1.1 | 4.1 | +3.0 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | C.J. UzomahTE PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 0.3 | 0.0 | −0.3 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Tyler KroftTE MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 0.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | George KittleTE SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 11.2 | 1.7 | −9.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Eric SaubertTE SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 1.0 | 0.0 | −1.0 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jonnu SmithTE MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 10.2 | 21.3 | +11.1 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Evan EngramTE JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 11.2 | 11.1 | −0.1 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Gerald EverettTE CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 1.5 | 0.0 | −1.5 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Ross DwelleyTE ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 0.5 | 0.0 | −0.5 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Tyler ConklinTE NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 6.4 | 7.2 | +0.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Dallas GoedertTE PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 10.3 | 12.5 | +2.2 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Ian ThomasTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 2.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | David WellsTE TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Tanner HudsonTE CIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT) | 4.0 | 6.8 | +2.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Durham SmytheTE MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 1.7 | 1.8 | +0.1 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Mike GesickiTE CIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT) | 6.5 | 10.3 | +3.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Parker HesseTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 0.2 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Drew SampleTE CIN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs PIT) | 2.7 | 2.8 | +0.1 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Noah TogiaiTE PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 0.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Cole KmetTE CHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs DET) | 7.7 | 5.6 | −2.1 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Josiah DeguaraTE JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 0.5 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Adam TrautmanTE DEN | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CLE) | 3.5 | 0.0 | −3.5 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Albert OkwuegbunamTE PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Charlie WoernerTE ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 0.9 | 1.5 | +0.6 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Stephen SullivanTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 3.4 | 0.0 | −3.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Kenny YeboahTE NYJ | Boost (Starters out on defense vs SEA) | 1.6 | 0.0 | −1.6 | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Shane ZylstraTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 0.5 | 0.0 | −0.5 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | John BatesTE WAS | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 1.4 | 0.0 | −1.4 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Josh PedersonTE JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 0.4 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jack StollTE MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 0.9 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Brock WrightTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 2.9 | 2.3 | −0.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Feleipe FranksTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 0.5 | 0.0 | −0.5 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Luke FarrellTE JAX | Boost (Starters out on defense vs HOU) | 1.6 | 0.0 | −1.6 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Pat FreiermuthTE PIT | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CIN) | 7.0 | 18.8 | +11.8 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Kyle PittsTE ATL | Boost (Starters out on defense vs LAC) | 8.7 | 0.0 | −8.7 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Tommy TrembleTE CAR | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TB) | 6.5 | 12.7 | +6.2 | ✅ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Cole TurnerTE WAS | Boost (Starters out on defense vs TEN) | 1.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Grant CalcaterraTE PHI | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BAL) | 3.3 | 0.0 | −3.3 | ❌ | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Jake TongesTE SF | Boost (Starters out on defense vs BUF) | 0.1 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | James MitchellTE DET | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CHI) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | John FitzPatrickTE GB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs MIA) | 0.6 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Ko KieftTE TB | Boost (Starters out on defense vs CAR) | 0.1 | 0.0 | −0.1 | push | Backtest · |
| 2024 W13 | Tanner ConnerTE MIA | Boost (Starters out on defense vs GB) | 1.0 | – | – | void | Backtest · |
How this works
Win: a boost beats our projection mean, or a fade falls below it. Push: within 0.5 points. Void: did not play, or played under 25% of his usual snaps. Backtest calls use only data from before their week (the made time is 90 minutes before his kickoff); live calls are written before kickoff and cannot be edited afterwards. We list every loss. All angles and the method.
Charting data: FTN Data via nflverse, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; our derived charting figures are shared under the same licence. Coverage allowed by defender: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Coverage type (man/zone, shells): nflverse participation data. Play-by-play: nflverse.
Sources: nflverse, FTN Data via nflverse